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About us

We offer personalized course selection for each student to build on their strengths and interests. All Lewis Prep courses are taught by Subject Matter Experts in-person and online.

About us

We offer personalized course selection for each student to build on their strengths and interests. All Lewis Prep courses are taught by Subject Matter Experts in-person and online.

Our Vision

Building a community of young entrepreneurs who discover the value of their potential through project-based learning and engagement.

Our Mission

The mission of Letta K. Lewis Preparatory Creative Arts and Medical Sciences is to deliver a positive and creative learning environment with an emphasis on fostering an entrepreneurial spirit in all students. Letta K. Lewis Preparatory Creative Arts offers a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, an eclectic variety of athletic programs, project-based learning, and multi-pronged faculty support.

[ Board Members]

Marcia Lewis, Chairman

  • Background in nursing for 40 years, specializing in mental health. 
  • Owner of “Open Arms” in Tampa offering Behavioral health services
  • Chairman of Letta K Lewis Foundation, Inc.

Veronica Ott, Vice-Chairman

  • Former NCAA Women’s Basketball, University of Kansas Jayhawks (1985) 
  • Worked in management for Hallmark for over 20 years
  • Current Business owner

Rashaad Perry-Patterson, Board Member

  • A former Titan Sports mentee 
  • Graduated from Riverview High School 
  • Received his BS in Political Science with a Pre-Law Certificate from Florida International University (2017)
  • Currently in Law School

Carolynn Smith-Jones, Advisory Board

  • Former NCAA Women’s Basketball, University of North Florida
  • Former Fox Sports Radio/TV on-air talent
  • Owner of Seven Marketing + PR, representing sports, entertainment, and hospitality clients nationwide for over 8 years 
  • Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay

Patricia Hill, Secretary

  • Native of Alabama
  • Retired Chef in the Navy
  • Currently working for the Department of Veterans Affairs  in Jackson, MS.

Dexter Brock, Board Member

  • Communications Department Chair at HCC (Ybor City campus)
  • Adjunct Professor for USF 
  • Former principal and High School Teacher in Hillsborough County for 14 years
  • Former Assistant Principal at Freedom High School 
  • US Army Veteran

Trevor Releford, Board Member

  • Professional basketball player for over 7 years 
  • Former NCAA Men’s Basketball, Alabama Crimson Tide
  • Youth mentor